NOVPUBThe flag of the Big Mom Pirates was very eye-catching, and their ships were usually quite distinctive as well. However, since Big Mom’s death, the effects of the Soul-Soul Fruit had disappeared, and their ships had lost their personalities and no longer sang.
Putting that aside for now, the Big Mom Pirates’ ship that Ian saw was in a pitiful state.
The mast at their stern had already broken, and the huge sail on the central mast was now full of large holes torn open by cannon fire. The smiling flower figurehead at the bow had been mostly blown away at some point. The ship’s deck, cabins, and both port and starboard sides were either burning or damaged. Even from a distance, one could see the crew scrambling to put out fires.
All of this was caused by large-scale bombardment. The more than thirty ships from different pirate crews were surrounding the Big Mom Pirates’ ship in a crescent formation, intending to annihilate them. Although only the bow cannons could fire, with so many ships, there were dozens of cannons in total. Each volley sent a dense barrage of cannonballs flying, constantly bombarding the area around the Big Mom Pirates’ ship, raising huge waves. Some shots hit directly, tearing off parts of the ship or causing fires upon exploding.
“Heh heh!” Seeing this scene, Marco immediately understood and said, “Looks like the enemies of the Big Mom Pirates have come knocking!”
Marco’s guess was correct. What was unfolding before Ian and his companions was a classic case of “the wall falls and everyone pushes.”
Back when Big Mom held the ideal of creating a place where “everyone can live together peacefully,” she rampaged through the New World. But the way she promoted this ideal was through brute force; anyone who didn’t submit to her died. From the establishment of Totto Land until now, countless countries had suffered under the Big Mom Pirates, and the number of pirates they had killed was even more innumerable.
Some people died and couldn’t seek revenge, but others were still alive. These grudges could only be suppressed and grew day by day when the Big Mom Pirates were still one of the Four Emperors.
When the news spread that Ian had taken down Big Mom and ascended to the position of a Yonko, people were shocked but immediately realized that the opportunity for revenge had finally arrived!
In people’s eyes, Big Mom was dead, and most of her powerful children had been killed by Ian, the new Yonko. The remaining ones were nothing more than stray dogs.
As a result, many pirate crews that had grudges against the Big Mom Pirates banded together, scouring the world for the remnants of the Big Mom Pirates.
Just as Ian had said before, those sons and daughters of Big Mom and the crew members he had spared were now facing their first challenge—not how to seek revenge against Ian and reclaim their honor, but how to deal with the endless retaliation from these enemies!
When the Big Mom Pirates were one of the Four Emperors, they could do whatever they wanted to the weak. But now, everything had reversed; they were being hunted down and fleeing in disarray by these old enemies.
Given the depth of hatred these people had for them, if the remaining children of Big Mom fell into their hands, there would be only one outcome: death.
Ian didn’t know how many of Big Mom’s children were on this ship, but he knew it was definitely not as organized as when they had left Whole Cake Island. They weren’t united internally, and many might have parted ways after leaving the island.
Those who chose to leave were destined to live in anonymity. But those who still dared to fly the flag of the Big Mom Pirates were probably the ones unwilling to accept defeat and wanted to restore the former glory of the Big Mom Pirates.
Thinking of this, Ian snorted coldly and said to Marco and Bonney, “I’m going to take a look!”
With that, he leaped into the sky and flew toward the Big Mom Pirates’ ship.
Neither the pursuing nor fleeing parties were heading toward the deserted island where Ian and his companions were resting. They seemed to be passing by the side, so no one had noticed the island before. It wasn’t until Ian suddenly took flight, his signature black Flame Wings shining under the sun, that some lookouts spotted him, causing a commotion among the pirate alliance pursuing the Big Mom Pirates.
As word spread rapidly among the ships, the pirates one after another saw Ian in the sky and couldn’t help but gasp.
“Th—that’s Black Dragon Ian!?”
“How did he suddenly appear here!?”
“Could it be he’s chasing the Big Mom Pirates’ ship!?”
“Damn! Are we going to make him angry!? After all, we’re stealing his prey…”
“Quick! Stop the ships! Stop immediately!”
“No one is allowed to fire the cannons! Anyone who dares to fire, don’t blame me for being ruthless! I don’t want to die because of you!”
“Yeah, if a stray shell accidentally hits the sky, then…”
The thirty-plus pirate ships pursuing the Big Mom Pirates were in chaos. Some ships stopped, while others nervously tried to turn around and leave. The momentum of the alliance vanished instantly, turning them into a disorganized mob.
Technically, the Big Mom Pirates were enemies of the Dragon Hunter Pirates, and these pirates chasing the remnants of the Big Mom Pirates could be considered on the same side as the Dragon Hunter Pirates. But as that pirate said earlier, what if this was the new Yonko Ian’s prey!?
Therefore, no one could guess Ian’s intentions in appearing here. The reputation of the new Yonko made them all hold their breath, anxiously watching Ian in the sky, awaiting his judgment.
Ian didn’t know what these pirates were thinking. He hovered in the air, observing the personnel on the Big Mom Pirates’ ship.
Perhaps noticing Ian’s presence, the members of the Big Mom Pirates on the ship had all gathered on the deck, looking up at Ian with eyes full of despair.
This made it convenient for Ian to see who was still there.
He saw Big Mom’s eldest daughter, Charlotte Compote. As the one who resembled Big Mom the most, she seemed to be the leader among the remaining members. There was also the third son, Charlotte Daifuku; the fifth son, Charlotte Opera; the twenty-sixth son, Charlotte Bavarois; and “Demon Lady” Charlotte Amande, among others. However, Galette and Mont-d’Or, who had left Whole Cake Island with them earlier, were not on the ship, and Ian didn’t see Smoothie either.
In addition, there were some combatants from the original Big Mom Pirates, like Bobbin, Randolph, and Diesel. However, Baron Tamago and Pekoms were not present.
Indeed, the Big Mom Pirates had split…
Although Amande and Daifuku looked desperate upon seeing Ian, deep down, they still held a glimmer of hope. Ian had spared them on Whole Cake Island; perhaps he would do the same this time?
However, what they didn’t expect was that a man suddenly stepped forward from the crowd. It was Snack, one of the Sweet Commanders whom Ian hadn’t met before!
“It’s you!?” Snack shouted angrily, holding a rapier and pointing at Ian in mid-air. “You’re the one who caused the collapse of the Big Mom Pirates!?”
Hearing Snack’s roar, Daifuku and Amande felt their hearts sink! Damn it, Snack, do you even know what you’re doing!?
But there was nothing they could do. Snack had been out on a mission at the time and had never met Ian. He had no impression of how strong Ian was. He had just completed his mission and was returning when he inexplicably saw the news that the Big Mom Pirates had been destroyed!?
He was one of the Sweet Commanders! How could he swallow this anger? After reuniting with Compote and Daifuku at sea, although he didn’t say much, he was holding back his frustration and wanted to retake Whole Cake Island!
Moreover, from Daifuku and the others’ description, Snack got a wrong impression, thinking that Big Mom had been ambushed by Ian while she was in her craving-induced frenzy.
Those who were still on the same ship were undoubtedly unwilling to accept defeat. But before they could even discuss how to retake Whole Cake Island, their enemies had already found them.
Snack was almost driven mad by this desperate situation. What he didn’t expect was that during their escape, they would encounter Ian, their greatest enemy.
So he couldn’t wait to jump out and planned to take down Ian first.
Not only were Daifuku and the others terrified by his actions, but even Ian was surprised. Who is this guy? Is he an idiot!?
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